a Thai martial art that combines boxing with stand-up striking and clinching techniques

Muay Thai, Pugilato tailandese

a combat sport that combines elements of boxing and kicking techniques

kickboxing, boxe thailandese

a dynamic style of kickboxing emphasizing diverse striking techniques, originating in Japan and known for high-level competitions

K-1, k-1

a quick, straight punch thrown with the lead hand to create distance

colpo rapido, diretto

(boxing) a straight punch thrown with the rear hand, usually aimed straight at the opponent's head or body

cross, pugno diretto

(boxing) a powerful punch thrown with a bent arm aimed at connecting with the side or front of an opponent's head or body

gancio, colpo di gancio

(boxing) a powerful punch thrown from below, aimed upward toward the opponent's chin or body

uppercut, colpo montante

(boxing) a strike aimed at the opponent's torso area, typically the ribs or abdomen

colpo al corpo, pugno al torso

(Muay Thai) a powerful strike where the fighter pivots on one foot while swinging the other leg horizontally to hit the opponent with the shin or foot

calcio circolare, calcio rotondo

a defensive technique in boxing to dodge punches and set up counterattacks

schivata e oscillazione, movimento di schivata

to obstruct or hinder the progress or action of an opponent, typically in sports or competitive activities

bloccare, ostacolare

the strategic shifting or dodging of the head in boxing to avoid incoming strikes from an opponent

movimento della testa, spostamento della testa

a punching technique where a boxer throws a hook while moving backward or sideways to counter an opponent's attack

gancio di controllo, gancio di contro

a striking technique in kickboxing targeting an opponent's thigh or lower leg

calcio basso, colpo basso

the situation where the referee ends the fight early due to one boxer's inability to continue safely

fermata, interruzione

a situation where one fighter delivers a punch or series of punches that disable their opponent of fighting in that match, leading to an immediate victory

nocaute, knockout

a powerful strike that makes an opponent unconscious or unable to continue the fight, resulting in an immediate victory for the delivering boxer

colpo decisivo, colpo di knockout

a situation that occurs when a referee stops a fight because one fighter is unable to continue due to injury

knockout tecnico, arresto tecnico

a situation where two of the three judges score the bout in favor of one boxer, while the third judge scores it in favor of the other boxer

decisione divisa, decisione parziale

a training exercise where a boxer practices their technique, footwork, and movement without an opponent, often visualizing an imaginary opponent or scenarios

shadowboxing, boxe in ombra

a controlled practice session where boxers simulate a real fight, focusing on technique, timing, and strategy without aiming to knock out their opponent

sparring, allenamento controllato

the long-distance running or jogging done by boxers to build stamina and endurance

corsa a lunga distanza, allenamento per la resistenza

a defensive style where the boxer holds their gloves close to their cheeks to protect their face while maintaining mobility

stile peekaboo, guardia peekaboo

a left-handed fighting position where the boxer's right hand and right foot are forward

posizione mancina, stanza southpaw

a stance where a boxer's left hand and left foot are forward, with the right hand and right foot positioned behind

posizione ortodossa, stanza ortodossa

the preliminary boxing matches that precede the main event

sotto programma, match preliminare

the standard regulations for modern boxing matches

regole di Queensberry

a professional boxing match where boxers compete for a cash prize

incontro di pugilato, combattimento professionale

a push kick used in Muay Thai and other martial arts to create distance or disrupt an opponent's balance

calcio teep, calcio di spinta

(boxing) a quick maneuver to separate from an opponent, typically from a clinch, aimed at gaining advantage or creating space

distacco, fuga

a defensive tactic where a boxer responds to an opponent's attack by immediately delivering a punch of their own

contrattacco, risposta

